Driver - Rathnapura

The Organization We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

· No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday · All children learn from a quality basic education and that, · Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The role holder is required to transport passengers, assets and commodities safely to the desired destination following SCI policies and procedures.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Drive / Ride SC’s vehicles/hired vehicles as per requirements and ensure that all goods, documents and personnel in the vehicle reach their destination safely.
• Carry out routine maintenance and repair of SCI’s vehicles and promptly report to the Line Manager, all repairs that need to be affected and ensure that SCI’s vehicles are in good running condition at all times;
• Prior to the commencement of the journey, check and ensure that vehicle is in a good running condition and that all the necessary tool kits, first aid kits, fire extinguisher and other safety equipment are in place;
• Undertake the delivery of letters and posting of letters as and when requested by the relevant officers;
• Accurately maintain the running charts, vehicle log sheets and, fuel consumption, mileage, etc. and other vehicle documentation and ensure that all vehicle usage is appropriately authorized and documented;
• Ensure that the vehicles assigned are washed and cleaned regularly and the air pressure, battery water etc are checked regularly;
• In the event of an accident ensure that the proper procedures and precautions are taken care of and SCI’s interests are protected, and any injured personnel are taken care of. This includes obtaining the necessary documentation, police reports for insurance and record purposes;
• Monitoring and reporting of, and taking actions, including visiting the garage and inspecting progress, on routine maintenance and repair of SCI vehicles and ensuring safety and good running conditions of vehicles at all times.
• Keeping abreast with most updated information on government traffic rules and regulations
• Safety and security of staff, and ensure all SCI policies and principles are upheld
• Providing require support promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of G.C.E Ordinary Level qualification
• Possess a valid heavy vehicle driving and motorbike riding licence.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive driving experience
• Prior experience as a driver in an international NGO, UN agency or private company
• Fluent in Sinhala and/or Tamil and ability to communicate in English desirable
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours and travel out of the working location.
• Behave and demonstrates high level of courtesy, honesty, encourages openness and transparency.
• The capacity and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.

Desirable

• Ability and willingness to carry out basic repairs and maintenance to the vehicles;
• Knowledge and licence to ride three wheelers are desirable;